its been a strange and busy year. A new shed in the eastern garden to house one of the Yeti power supply units I use for the pump that is used to water that area from the water tank. plus … Continue reading →

After too hot and too dry, we’ve had a decent monsoon season. For many reasons didn’t really plant a major garden this year, but have had a little fun, despite every single green bean plant being mowed down by hungry … Continue reading →

Doesn’t it though, even if you are not having a lot of fun!! First, garden is okay. strange, but okay. Growing the Armenian Cucumbers for the first time. Chard is doing well. Eggplant, eh! tomatoes, well, they are there, but … Continue reading →

Took me MONTHS to finish this. A Red Heart yarn project – Breezy Knit Market Bag – figured it would use up a large skein of yarn that I had. Followed gauge but made it wider than the original pattern, … Continue reading →

Tuesday June 6, 2018 In the greenhouse: stevia closest, empty is tumeric tuber waiting I hope, then potatoes both white and sweet. Something has been eating the sweet potato leaves as fast as they grow! This shows the tomato plant … Continue reading →

Have just been reading about (and ordered some to try) “soap nuts” Which lead me to wondering if anyone has tried using Yucca root for laundry/cleaning? Basically the same thing, natural saponofins (or how ever its spelled). Or will I … Continue reading →